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The 25 best Caribbean islands, ranked

The Caribbean islands are beloved for their adventurous activities, clear waters, and stunning natural sites.

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25. Anguilla

Distance from NYC: 5 hours and 7 minutes

Average hotel room cost: $468 per night

24. Dominica

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Distance from NYC:

Average hotel room cost: $161 per night

23. St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Distance from NYC: 6 hours

Average hotel room cost: $139

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Located in the heart of the Caribbean Sea, the island chain of St. Vincent and the Grenadines is made up of 32 islands and cays. The relatively deserted islands offer travelers a combination of rainforest adventures, water sports, luxury accommodations, and miles of powder-white sand beaches.

22. St. Lucia

Distance from NYC:

Average hotel room cost: $343 per night

beach-density score of 0.26.

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21. British Virgin Islands

Distance from NYC:

Average hotel room cost: $246 per night

20. Turks and Caicos

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Average hotel room cost: $488 per night

19. Saint Barthélemy

Distance from NYC:

Average hotel room cost: $493 per night

18. Trinidad and Tobago

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Distance from NYC:

Average hotel room cost: $181 per night

The two islands that make up Trinidad and Tobago offer travelers top-notch bird-watching, diving, and rainforest-hiking opportunities. Trinidad is home to lush hills and a bustling nightlife, while Tobago has palm-lined beaches and a serene setting. In total, the islands boast 182 different cultural, natural, and recreational activities for travelers, despite their low beach-density score of 0.07.

17. Antigua and Barbuda

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Average hotel room cost: $284 per night

16. Aruba

Distance from NYC:

Average hotel room cost: $269 per night

15. Grenada

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Distance from NYC: 4

Average hotel room cost: $199 per night

14. Barbados

Distance from NYC:

Average hotel room cost: $210 per night

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13. Haiti

Distance from NYC: 4 hours

Average hotel room cost: $130

12. St. Kitts and Nevis

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Average hotel room cost: $244 per night

11. Guadeloupe

Distance from NYC: 4

Average hotel room cost: $166 per night

10. US Virgin Islands

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Distance from NYC: 3 hours and 55 minutes

Average hotel room cost: $259 per night

9. Martinique

Distance from NYC: 4 hours and 25

Average hotel room cost: $140 per night

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8. Cayman Islands

Distance from NYC: 4 hours and 5

Average hotel room cost: $293 per night

7. Jamaica

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Average hotel room cost: $237 per night

6. Curacao

Distance from NYC:

Average hotel room cost: $158 per night

5. The Bahamas

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Distance from NYC:

Average hotel room cost: $333 per night

4. St. Martin/Sint Maarten

Distance from NYC: 4 hours

Average hotel room cost: $252 per night

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3. Dominican Republic

Distance from NYC:

Average hotel room cost: $182 per night

2. Puerto Rico

Distance from NYC: 3

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Average hotel room cost: $180 per night

Puerto Rico takes the No. 2 spot thanks to its affordable hotel rates and a staggering 559 activities travelers can enjoy. Despite its low beach-density score of 0.04, it's home to tropical terrain that has helped it earn its "Island of Enchantment" name.

1. Cuba

Distance from NYC: 3

Average hotel room cost: $124 per night

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Cuba's unique architecture, '50s-era Chevy taxicabs, and sandy beaches have been just out of reach for American tourists until recently. Years of US embargo have left the Caribbean island undeveloped compared to its more modern neighbors, so there aren't too many fancy hotels on the island yet. There are, however, a number of local paradores and Airbnb rentals available for travelers.

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